# AmbientTool vs My Lightning Tracker Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My Lightning Tracker Pro at 81% against AmbientTool's 5%. My Lightning Tracker Pro also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.6) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 121). AmbientTool's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

AmbientTool is free to download; My Lightning Tracker Pro costs $4.99 up front. My Lightning Tracker Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AmbientTool asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Lightning Tracker Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Lightning Tracker Pro has 6.1K ratings behind it against 121, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of AmbientTool's written reviews are positive against 81% of My Lightning Tracker Pro's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AmbientTool | My Lightning Tracker Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [1.6 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambienttool/id1166897468/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-lightning-tracker-pro/id1175031995/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 121 | **6.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 5.3% of reviews | **80.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#5** |
| Size | 6 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ambient,LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166897467) | [JRustonApps B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/549019599) |

## What reviewers say

### AmbientTool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambienttool/id1166897468)

This app facilitated the initial Wi-Fi setup for specific Ambient Weather WS-2902 consoles. It is being discontinued on January 31st, 2023, impacting reconnection capabilities for older models.

**Highlights:** Initial Wi-Fi connection for WS-2902 consoles, Internet connectivity setup, Weather data reporting to Ambient Weather Network

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### My Lightning Tracker Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-lightning-tracker-pro/id1175031995)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Monitor global lightning strikes in near real-time with detailed maps and historical data. Receive timely alerts for nearby storms and share strike information with friends. Track weather radar for incoming conditions.

**Highlights:** Global lightning strike detection, Real-time storm monitoring, Lightning strike history, Detailed map view, Proximity storm alerts, Weather radar integration, Strike sharing

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy us a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⚡ Accurate lightning tracking
- 📍 Pinpoints lightning strike locations
- 🔔 Helpful notifications
- 🌧️ Useful radar overlay
- 🔍 Detailed information on strikes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Delayed notifications
- 🗺️ Inaccurate mapping of strikes
- 🔍 Difficulty adjusting detection radius
- 💤 Slow radar updates
- 🔴 Persistent issues with free version

**Reported bugs**

- Radar not loading properly
- Notifications not working as expected
- Crashes or freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add option to view strike history
- Improve Apple Watch integration
- Implement real-time strike tracking
- Add weather radar animation/time-lapse
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AmbientTool free?

AmbientTool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is My Lightning Tracker Pro free?

My Lightning Tracker Pro costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AmbientTool or My Lightning Tracker Pro?

My Lightning Tracker Pro is rated higher. AmbientTool averages 1.6 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while My Lightning Tracker Pro averages 4.8 from 6.1K ratings.

### Do AmbientTool or My Lightning Tracker Pro have ads?

Neither AmbientTool nor My Lightning Tracker Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AmbientTool or My Lightning Tracker Pro?

AmbientTool ships an update every 3 weeks, and My Lightning Tracker Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, AmbientTool was updated on October 13, 2026 and My Lightning Tracker Pro on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*